N3937M — Piper PA-12

Aircraft record

Serial number

12-2825

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-12

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming 0-235 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Downs Douglas — Fairbanks, AK

View the FAA registry record for N3937M →

Accident & incident history

1. ANC22FA066Aug 11, 2022Arctic Village, AKFatal · 1 fatal

   The pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

2. GAA18CA320Jun 2, 2018Nulato, AKNo injuries

   The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on upsloping terrain, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-12).

1. Sep 14, 2016registered — Downs Douglas

Frequently asked

Has N3937M been in an accident?

Yes. N3937M appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N3937M?

N3937M is a Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-2825.

Who is N3937M registered to?

N3937M is registered to Downs Douglas of Fairbanks, AK. Registration status: active.

Has N3937M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3937M (ANC22FA066) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.